Floored by the Foyer

 Apr 20, 2012

This foyer was in such sad shape that if guests came over, I would bring them in through the garage, or if that was unavailable, an open window.  But all it really needed was a fresh coat of paint and a thorough sanding of that splintery door to become bright, welcoming, and safe to the touch.  The parquet floors and rock accent wall don't even look dated anymore, they add a ton of character, yeah?  I also love how Virginia turned the closet into a pretty little nook, it appears to have tripled the square footage of the whole thing! I would totally do this to the closet by my front door, if it wasn't the ONLY closet in my entire house.  Sheesh, who's idea was that? 
 
Get all the details from Virginia on her blog Live Love DIY.

 
 
 
 

 
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18 comments:

The Rusty Ranch April 20, 2012 at 8:51 AM  

Love the idea of opening the closet like that. What a great idea!

Scarlett Ibis April 20, 2012 at 9:12 AM  

All I have to say is "WOW!"

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marty (A Stroll Thru Life) April 20, 2012 at 9:31 AM  

Fabulous transformation. Hugs, Marty

Ashleigh April 20, 2012 at 9:42 AM  

Um seriously love the closet!! Now I am gonna obsess about doing my entry closet like that!!

Ashleigh @ Live Gorgeously

Karen,  April 20, 2012 at 10:25 AM  

Great job! Looks amazing!

Exuberant Chaos April 20, 2012 at 10:33 AM  

awesome idea! I saw a closet like that opened up and they put a bend and some hooks in there too! Huge improvement!!!

Miss Riss April 20, 2012 at 11:21 AM  

It is pretty impressive that all they did was remove doors, paint and add a piece of furniture. WOW!!!!

Amie April 20, 2012 at 12:56 PM  

What's crazy about this one is that although I'm sure it was a lot of work, not a lot was actually changed, and yet it looks fantastic compared to before. Great redo!

Cindy April 20, 2012 at 1:36 PM  

That's insane, it's so much better!

Cindy

LiveLoveDIY April 20, 2012 at 1:47 PM  

Hi Lindsey!! Thanks for the AWESOME feature! Have gotten such great feedback from it today! Hugs!
Virginia from livelovediy.com

Pour Girl April 20, 2012 at 1:53 PM  

Love this! Such a huge difference!

Erin~Just*Grand April 20, 2012 at 2:28 PM  

What a simple wonderful transformation! Good job Virginia, and Lindsey, too, for pointing out the new nook! It really does seem to double the space. Gets me thinking...

Life Should Cost Less April 20, 2012 at 2:49 PM  

Just stopped by to let you know that I've given you the versatile blogger award over at my blog. Here's a link to the post if you'd like to see. Also, thanks for all your hard work. http://www.lifeshouldcostless.com/2012/04/i-got-this-award-from-stefanie-at.html

Herballistic Garden April 21, 2012 at 6:57 AM  

Wow! That's a transformation alright! Gorgeous and upscale now!
Lovely! xo wendy

Fox Hollow Cottage April 21, 2012 at 4:29 PM  

OH that's a GOOD B&A. Off to look at all the dets.

Bliss May 5, 2012 at 5:49 AM  

Love the stone for the after, looks great against the white.

~Bliss~

Anonymous,  August 27, 2012 at 3:52 PM  

Once again, the Magic that is white paint! Looks amazing!!!

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